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The word list for the Scripps National Spelling Bee is crafted by a panel of 21 people, including five former Scripps champions.
Springer's publicist confirmed his death to CBS News on Thursday.
Donations poured in within hours after Damar Hamlin suddenly suffered cardiac arrest after a tackle, with some donating thousands.
This season's Ravens have won five in a row after opening with a loss at Las Vegas. A win this weekend would give coach John Harbaugh's team a two-game cushion at the top of the division.
Authorities say the officer suspected the girl was using a backpack to shoplift when he approached her. Police say the girl resisted and fled before she was shocked.
Rosalyn Baldwin, 8, is on an important mission. She travels all across the United States, hugging as many police officers as she can.
Flacco is entering his 10th NFL season and has thrown for 32,639 yards with 182 touchdowns and 117 interceptions over his career. He led the Ravens to the playoffs six times and was the MVP of Super Bowl XLVII.
A Cincinnati Children's Hospital doctor who works with newborns addicted to heroin says the opiate epidemic is harming children born addicted and creating chaos for older kids who can't have normal childhoods because of their parents' drug problems.
With online declarations such as "Harambe Lives!" the Ohio zoo gorilla shot and killed after a 3-year-old boy got into his enclosure has taken on life after death.
Mid-Summer Classic. Plenty of orange and black on the American League squad.
A practical visitor guide for MLB All-Star Weekend, along with recommendations for lodging, dining and sightseeing in Cincinnati.
Visiting Cincinnati for the 2015 MLB All-Star game? Here are some can't-miss food stops to add into your travel itinerary.
The Ravens opened the season at home with their worst game. A few weeks later, the Ravens (5-2) have a chance to take control of the division.
Here is what you need to know about the College Football Playoff.
Is Andy Dalton worth it though? According to Lapham, "Andy Dalton can win games with them. He averaged 10 wins a season. Doesn't have the arm strength but he has good numbers." Dalton's game is more running than passing. With Dalton looking good what is going on with the other positions? The Bengals are looking good on defense but Lapham says that if there is anything to be worried about, it would be the offensive line. All the other positions all have great starters besides the o-line.
Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley announced Thursday he has nominated a Baltimore city official for Cincinnati city manager.
"I think Cincinnati is the best team in the division, but for some reason the Ravens and Steelers have their number, and they seem to have a psychological advantage over the Bengals each time they play," Wilcots added. The Ravens may have that advantage on the field, but off it, there have been some issues. In regards to Ray Rice's situation, Wilcots made a point that most Ravens fans have expressed in the last several days.
Those kids from Harvard are getting a passing grade when it comes to the first game of the NCAA tournament.
If you ask many people around the NFL to give you a prediction for this weekend's San Diego-Cincinnati AFC Wild Card game, most folks would lean towards the Bengals.
With the post-season in front of them now, the San Diego Chargers are hoping to stick around for a while as the AFC playoffs kick off this coming weekend.
What seemed only like a pipe dream a few weeks ago became reality this past Sunday for the San Diego Chargers and their fans.
The Baltimore Ravens defeated the Cincinnati Bengals in OT 20-17 at M&T Bank Stadium on November 10, 2013 in Baltimore, Maryland.
Giovani "Gio" Bernard is creating monster waves during training camp for the Cincinnati Bengals that may prove to be a "Haitian Hurricane" on the NFL field.
The conference announced the decision Wednesday after university presidents approved the new moniker earlier in the day.
Don't be surprised if Iona pushes Ohio State. If the Gaels make some shots early on, this one could very interesting.
Turning cooler this weekend!
New changes to Maryland juvenile justice laws took effect on Friday.
A jury found a retired Baltimore police officer guilty of sexually abusing a girl at his then-wife's daycare in Owings Mills, and deputies took him into custody Friday night.
With election day almost here, all eyes are on local and national races, including the seat for Baltimore City Council president.
Three people were hospitalized after gunshots rang out outside a Baltimore County hotel early Friday morning.
A Baltimore County jury began deliberating the guilt of innocence of retired Baltimore City police officer James Weems Junior Friday afternoon.
Hundreds of thousands of Marylanders have already made their voices heard days with early voting ending Thursday night.
Her daughter, 19-year-old Cameron Holt, was shot multiple times near Baltimore's Federal Hill.
Turning cooler this weekend!
The election worker reported being followed, creating an "unsettling situation," while checking a ballot drop box.
Mayor Scott and the city of Baltimore have reached a $45 million litigation settlement against CVS for their role in driving what the city called the worst opioid epidemic in the nation, the mayor's office announced Friday.
The Maryland Judiciary closed all courts to the public Friday, except for emergencies, due to a Microsoft outage that has crippled systems worldwide. The outage has also impacted other systems across the state.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
A Maryland board approved $148.3 million in state spending reductions on Wednesday to balance the budget while directing more money to pay for child care and Medicaid — two priorities that Democratic Gov. Wes Moore's administration hopes will help improve a stagnant state economy.
The mother of a Baltimore man who died in police custody after being sedated by medics wants to know whether the actions of first responders caused his death.
Alexus Davilla and Kaicey Baylor are in the Saw-themed escape room. Will they escape before the time runs out?
Rachel Rusk, joins us with an easy at home decorating trick to make any cake ghoulish and ghostly.
Everyone from staff and volunteers have reported erie encounters of ghosts and other paranormal entities over the course of many years. Kris Hoellen joins us with a few of them.
Yesenia Mosley shares some of the traditions of the Mexican holiday and tells us about their big parade and celebration happening Saturday November 2.
The 11th annual Oyfest is taking place Saturday November 2nd at Union Craft Brewery. Tickets are on sale now.
The Baltimore Ravens and Denver Broncos have come a long way since starting the season 0-2.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was again absent from practice Thursday.
Former Baltimore Ravens owner Art Modell is one of nine semifinalists for possible enshrinement into the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2025 as a contributor.
Johnson, who was traded to the Baltimore Ravens from the Carolina Panthers, joined his new team at practice in Owings Mills on Wednesday.
Lamar Jackson missed practice for the Baltimore Ravens on Wednesday.
Hundreds of thousands of Marylanders made their voices heard on the final day of early voting Thursday.
Healthcare, public safety and education are some of the top priorities Harford County voters are considering when making their voices heard in the 2024 election.
Maryland ballot Question 1 will ask voters to decide if the right to reproductive freedom should be protected in the state Constitution.
At Chick & Ruth's Deli in downtown Annapolis, lunch is sometimes served with a side of politics.
Baltimore City voters will be casting their ballots to decide the future of the Inner Harbor.
More than 80 trauma professionals and first responders received a huge honor from the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland Medical Center Saturday night.
One of the Baltimore Ravens' biggest fans is gaining recognition for her handmade outfits filled with purple passion. So much so, that what she wears is going viral!
Anne Arundel County's Luke Borchelt is making waves with his new song, Every Rain, which has over 800,000 streams on Spotify.
Beau Brade, a Howard County native, is trying to make the Ravens' 53-man roster as an undrafted rookie.
Family and friends celebrated the life of murdered Baltimore rapper David Boykin, also known as "President Davo," with a mural and a community vegetable garden in his honor.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
The wildly popular chicken finger joint opened its doors Tuesday at the Snowden River Shopping Center.
The council passed the "Bring Your Own Bag Act" with a bipartisan vote in February.
McDonald's has stopped selling the popular product in some states as an investigation into the cause of the bacteria continues.
A TreeHouse Foods recall of over 600 types of waffles has been expanded to include pancakes and Belgian waffles.
In 1974, a creative surgical procedure saved the career of L.A. Dodgers pitcher Tommy John after he tore his UCL. Today, an astonishing 35% of active MLB pitchers have had "Tommy John surgery." But more than half of the athletes getting the procedure are under 18.
Ten deaths have been linked to now-recalled Boar's Head products.
Thanks to vaccinations, measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. But measles cases are now back; one reason is that more families have exempted their children from routine immunizations than ever before.
A benefit raising money for relief and recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton will be broadcast Saturday night.
The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
Liam Payne, 31, died Wednesday after falling into the interior patio of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
One of the greatest actors of all time, Al Pacino's life might have turned out very differently, if not for his mother's determination, the faith of director Francis Ford Coppola, or his success at overcoming an addiction to drink. He talks about his new memoir, "Sonny Boy."
The 2024-2025 prime-time programming lineup of CBS Originals features three new dramas, two new comedies, a reimagined classic game show, special event programming and much more.
Turning cooler this weekend!
Rain possible early Friday followed by nice Maryland weekend
Weekend starts crisp and cool in Maryland
Warm with morning rain chances Friday in Maryland
Halloween will feature outstanding weather for the trick-or-treaters. Trick-or-treating weather continues to look warm and dry.
New laws set bar higher for juveniles accused of serious crimes
James Weems found guilty of sexually abusing child at ex-wife's Owings Mills daycare
Retired police officer found guilty of molesting children at Baltimore County daycare
Zeke Cohen and Emmanuel Digman go head-to-head for Baltimore City Council President
Three hospitalized in Woodlawn after Red Roof Inn shooting